Wonderful Wonder

It has been a while since I have posted. I had fallen into a slump of believing that there was not much to be thankful for. Funny how fickle we can be and how short-term our memory is when the laundry piles up and the weather turns sour. I have realized that it is more a case of skewed perspective rather than an actual lack of blessing. Ann Voskamp dedicates a whole chapter to perspective and gratitude in her book "One Thousand Gifts" a read I highly recommend. The last few days Jake and I have ventured out about. Sometimes far sometime to the front lawn. As I watch him explore the world around him and experience things for the first time I am struck by the utter sense of wonder he demonstrates. Things I have taken for granted (watching the birds outside) or now view with complaint (the first snowfall) completely captivate my little man. My response to the snow this week, "You have got to be kidding!" As if snowfall in Edmonton in October is completely bizarre. Jake's response....squeal and delight, reaching for snowflakes and watching in wonder as they melted on his mitts. Here are a few pictures from our week, my attempts to capture Jake's wonder. I am thankful for Jake's daily reminder that wonder surrounds us every day. We just need to view it from the right perspective. A one year old's perspective seems to do just great.

 

Jake and I have been spending a lot of time exploring the local library. They have a great fish tank with tons of fish. Jake loves watching them swim around. 

 

Jake discovered this week how to turn his nightlight on and off. Anytime he is in his room he heads straight for the nightlight and squeals with delight at his new discovery.

 

 

Alas! The snow has made its first appearance. While brief it is a reminder of what is yet to come. Jake loved watching the flakes fall from the sky. 

Sometimes I wonder at why we buy toys. Jake was occupied for quite some time yesterday by the inside of the salad spinner. Who knew so much fun could come from kitchenware?